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Monti lays out plans to bolster Italian VC market

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has introduced changes to the rules regarding venture capital investments in SMEs. Amy King reports

Southern Europe unquote | 30 Jan 2012
Monti lays out plans to bolster Italian VC market
Concerns over “unfair” Fondo Italiano

Concerns over “unfair” Fondo Italiano

Italy’s Fondo Italiano has been on a roll in recent weeks, completing five deals in just seven days over the festive period. But mid-market professionals in Italy are concerned the government...

Southern Europe unquote | 17 Jan 2012 | secure

PEP invests €18m in Allsystem

Private Equity Partners SGR (PEP) has injected €18m into Italian security company Allsystem Group in exchange for a significant minority stake. Investment took place through Private Equity...

Southern Europe unquote | 13 Jan 2012 | secure

Moleskine attracts PE buyers

Private equity players are thought to be circling Syntegra and Index-backed Italian notebook and diary brand Moleskine.

Southern Europe unquote | 12 Jan 2012 | secure

Buyers circle Permira-backed Valentino

Permira-backed Valentino Fashion Group has attracted the interest of potential buyers following its successful turnaround, according to reports in Il Sole 24 Ore.

Southern Europe unquote | 11 Jan 2012 | secure

Fondo Italiano to invest in venture capital funds

Fondo Italiano di Investimento has pledged to boost start-up growth in Italy by investing in venture capital funds. The fund is set to make investments of up to €50m from its €1.2bn of...

Southern Europe unquote | 11 Jan 2012 | secure

Fondo Italiano-backed Arioli acquires Brazzoli

Fondo Italiano di Investimento has reinvested in textile machinery manufacturer Arioli to facilitate the company’s acquisition of 100% of Brazzoli, a manufacturer of textile dyeing machines...

Southern Europe unquote | 10 Jan 2012 | secure

Fondo Italiano invests €20m in Zeis Excelsa

Fondo Italiano di Investimento has invested €20m in footwear and clothing supplier and manufacturer Zeis Excelsa SpA.

Southern Europe unquote | 04 Jan 2012 | secure

Fondo Italiano backs Rigoni di Asiago

Fondo Italiano di Investimento has completed its 16th transaction to date with a €14m investment in organic fruit confectionery and spreadable goods producer Rigoni di Asiago.

Southern Europe unquote | 04 Jan 2012 | secure

Fondo Italiano makes €20m investment in TBS

Fondo Italiano di Investimento has invested €20m in integrated clinical engineering and health services provider TBS Group. The public-private government-backed vehicle has acquired a...

Southern Europe unquote | 04 Jan 2012 | secure

Fondo Italiano injects €12m into Sira Group

Government-backed vehicle Fondo Italiano di Investimento has backed steel, aluminium and die-cast radiator producer Sira Group SpA with €12m in exchange for a minority stake.

Southern Europe unquote | 03 Jan 2012 | secure

Fondo Italiano invests in Gruppo La Patria

Fondo Italiano di Investimento and PM & Partners have made an equity investment in security services provider Gruppo La Patria.

Southern Europe unquote | 03 Jan 2012 | secure

Fondo Italiano completes five investments in one week

Fondo Italiano d'Investimento has made five investments in Italian companies over a seven day period, increasing the number of transactions completed by the public-private fund to 17.

Southern Europe unquote | 03 Jan 2012 | secure
Italian sentiment: fundraising, leverage largest challenges

Italian sentiment: fundraising, leverage largest challenges

A recovery for the Italian market is not expected until 2013 at the earliest, according to a recent poll - but the backdrop brings with it fresh prospects.

Southern Europe unquote | 03 Jan 2012

Fondo Italiano invests around €5m in Elco

Fondo Italiano d'Investimento has invested around €5m in printed circuit board producer Elco SpA in exchange for a minority stake.

Southern Europe unquote | 21 Dec 2011 | secure
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